Archive for March, 2008

Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe - 4 points

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weight watchers cream of mushroom soup recipe

This homemade mushroom soup is so much better than the canned stuff!

It’s also very easy to make - just try it, it has a great flavor!

Weight Watchers Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
8 ounces fresh mushrooms
1-2 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
2-3 tablespoons flour
1 cup light cream (or evaporated milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation
1. Cut the mushrooms into slices.
2. Melt the butter in large frying pan. Add in the mushrooms, garlic and onions. Cook until the onions become soft.
3. Blend in 2 tablespoons flour and stir.
4. Add in the chicken broth and heat until slightly thickened, while stirring frequently.
5. Stir the cream with the additional 1 teaspoon flour and seasonings.
6. Add the cream to the soup, heat to thicken while stirring frequently.
7. Serve hot.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 145 calories, 12.2g fat, 0.6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Three Bean Salad recipe - 4 points

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weight watchers three bean salad recipe

Here’s a very easy, quick and tasty bean salad recipe - you can put it together in about 5 minutes!

The mix of orange juice and Dijon mustard gives the beans a very nice flavor. You can use dried thyme instead of the fresh leaves, or even leave it out if you don’t like its taste.

Weight Watchers Three Bean Salad recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
1 (15ounce) can black beans
1 (15ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15ounce) can garbanzo beans
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Preparation
1. Drain and rinse the beans, and place them in a large container. Add the red onion.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients and add them to the beans.
3. Serve at room temperature.

WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 220 calories, 1.2g fat, 11.2g fiber

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Weight Watchers Caramel Apple Tart recipe - 3 points

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weight watchers caramel apple tart recipe

This is a nice alternative to the usual apple pie. The apple and caramel flavors mix together great!

Weight Watchers Caramel Apple Tart recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 medium tart green apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
1 pre-made refrigerated pie crust
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup caramel apple dip
2 tablespoons apple jelly
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
powdered sugar

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Let the pie crust stand to room temperature.
3. Mix together the apple slices sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon; toss to coat.
4. Unfold the pie crust; place on a baking sheet.
5. Spread the caramel apple dip over the crust to within 2 inches of edge.
6. Place the apple mixture over the caramel; sprinkle with pecans.
7. Fold the crust sides about 2 inches up and over the apples, folding where necessary.
8. Bake for about 20 minutes.
9. Melt the apple jelly in a pan over low heat.
10. Remove the tart from the oven and brush the jelly over the entire tart (including the pastry).
11. Sift powdered sugar over the tart before serving.

WW POINTS per serving: 3
Nutritional information per serving: 151 calories, 8.5g fat, 1.6g fiber

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Weight Watchers Chicken Burgers recipe - 3 points

weight watchers chicken burgers recipe

For all you fast food junkies, here’s a chicken burger that you can make at home. Not only it has a nice taste, but it’s also very healthy (it has lots of veggies) and it’s only 3 points!

Weight Watchers Chicken Burgers recipe
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
250 g ground chicken
1 egg white, lightly beaten
100 g mushrooms, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large parsley, sprig
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons soy sauce, salt reduced
3 whole wheat English muffins
1 tomato
3 lettuce leaves

Preparation
1. Process the mushrooms, celery, onion, parsley, egg white and soy sauce in a food processor until smooth.
2. Mix this with the ground chicken and enough bread crumbs to make a soft, but manageable texture.
3. Divide the mix into 6 and then shape into balls.
4. On a baking tray lined with paper, press the balls down and place in a preheated oven.
5. Serve on a muffin half with the lettuce leaf and 2 slices of tomato.

WW POINTS per serving: 3
Nutritional information per serving: 172 calories, 2.6g fat, 3.5g fiber

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Weight Watchers Apple Fritters recipe - 1 point

weight watchers apple fritters recipe

I love apple fritters! Here’s an easy recipe that you can make at home.

If you don’t have soy milk, you can use orange juice instead. Also, if you like your apple fritters sweet, you can add about 1/4 cup sugar (but the point value will increase).

Weight Watchers Apple Fritters recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
2 apples (peeled, cored and sliced into rings)
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 quarts oil (for deep frying)

Preparation
1.Mix together the dry ingredients.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk.
3. Combine with the dry ingredients.
4 Heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed deep pot or skillet.
5. Dip the apple slices in batter and fry, a few at a time, turning once, until they turn golden.
6. Drain the apple rings on paper towels, and serve sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar, and/or maple syrup.

WW POINTS per serving: 1
Nutritional information per serving: 68 calories, 1.3g fat, 0.9g fiber

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